What Happened
According to Pierre LeBrun, the Detroit Red Wings have asked Dylan Larkin's camp to expand his trade list beyond the current ten teams. The organization believes the existing list does not offer the premium package they require for their top-line center. Larkin's agent, Pat Brisson, maintains that the list has already been expanded from four to ten teams and that Detroit can make a deal within that scope. Meanwhile, Larkin is suspended without pay after refusing to play, forfeiting $41,237 per day.
Key Details
- Current trade list includes Florida, Vegas, Minnesota, Dallas, Washington, Carolina, Utah, Tampa Bay, Colorado, and New Jersey.
- LeBrun identifies Boston, Montreal, Los Angeles, and Buffalo as potential suitors outside the current list.
- Larkin is suspended without pay, losing $41,237 daily.
- Red Wings Interim GM Shawn Horcoff is seeking a high-value return.
- Detroit is last in the Atlantic Division with 17 points.
What It Means
The standoff highlights a disconnect between Detroit's valuation of Larkin and the willingness of current suitors to meet that price. Teams like Boston and Montreal have specific roster needs that Larkin could fill, but they are not currently authorized to negotiate. The suspension adds financial pressure on Larkin, while the Red Wings' poor standing increases urgency to secure a package that benefits their long-term core.
What's Next
Negotiations will continue as both sides wait for the other to move. Larkin may face further financial losses if he remains suspended, while Detroit continues to search for a team willing to offer a premium package.